City Launches New Weather Station Webpage to Track Microclimate Data and Enhance Fire Preparedness
Localized weather data designed to enhance awareness and preparedness during critical fire weather and other extreme weather events is now available to residents. The City’s newly launched weather webpage offers real-time insights on conditions across Santa Rosa’s diverse microclimates in different areas of the city. The webpage collects information from nine permanent weather stations installed on City property, tracking critical data such as temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity, and fuel moisture. Fire officials have historically used this data for fire response and planning, and it is now available to the community so residents can stay informed, especially during heatwaves or high wind events. LEARN MORE
Fire Station 5 Resiliency and Recovery Project Update
Fire Station 5 Resiliency and Recovery project, located on 2.11-acres at the southeast corner of Fountaingrove Parkway and Stagecoach Road, is underway and expected to be completed by the end of 2025. A special component of the project includes an eight-foot public art installation by artist Po Shu Wang titled “Intersecting Infinity.” This stainless-steel sculpture symbolizing a phoenix rising, represents the community’s resilience and renewal following the 2017 Tubbs Fire. LEARN MORE
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North Bay Zero Waste Week Offers Public Activities and Events
Join us at the Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery this Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon for a Park-A-Month volunteer workday. VOLUNTEER
Weigh in on pedestrian and bicycle projects proposed for the City’s updated Active Transportation Plan. Use our online interactive map or join a virtual workshop on Oct. 15. Your input is important. PROVIDE INPUT
Attend Daily Acts’ free Retain the Rain: Rain Gardens and Swales webinar to learn how to install an outdoor water-saving feature on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. REGISTER
Dispose of your household hazardous waste responsibly by scheduling an appointment with Zero Waste Sonoma’s household hazardous waste collection event on Oct. 15. ZERO WASTE
Join the Santa Rosa Police Department and other agencies for Trunk-or-Treat on Monday, Oct. 21. LEARN MORE
Immerse yourself in “Alice in Wonderland” by A Theater for Children, a live participation play at Steele Lane Community Center on Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3. TICKETS
Did You Know?
HAWK Signals are Pedestrian Activated
Santa Rosa uses High-Intensity Activated CrossWalK (HAWK) signals to improve pedestrian safety in areas where crossing is challenging, such as mid-block crosswalks, or where traffic gaps and speed limits make crossing difficult. Unlike conventional traffic signals, HAWK signals are activated only when a pedestrian presses the crossing button. The signal then follows a sequence of flashing yellow, yellow, red, and flashing red lights to alert drivers to the presence of a pedestrian. When the signal turns solid red, vehicles must stop for pedestrians. During flashing red, vehicles must first stop but may proceed with caution if the crosswalk is clear. When not in use, the HAWK signal remains dark, allowing normal traffic flow. Currently, there are three HAWK signals within Santa Rosa city limits. LEARN MORE
Join Our Team
The City of Santa Rosa offers outstanding career opportunities with competitive salaries and excellent benefits, such as health, vision, and dental insurance. Check out these positions below or visit SRCity.org/Jobs for many other opportunities with the City.
Technology Application Specialist Handle software and enterprise-level application tasks of moderate to complex difficulty, supporting various operations across multiple divisions within the Water department. This includes software configuration, program modifications, user support, training, process improvements, report development, and other related duties as needed. The recruitment closes on Oct. 14 at 11:59 p.m.
Administrative Analyst – Economic Development Provide professional and analytical support to the Economic Development program and the implementation of its approved 5-year Strategic Plan. Help implement, analyze and evaluate the success of programs that aim to enhance and sustain the economic vibrancy of the Santa Rosa community. The recruitment closes on Oct. 18 at 11:59 p.m.
Supervising Engineer – Building/Code Enforcement Division Ensure construction plans submitted by the public, City, contractors, owner-builders, and design professionals meet state and local requirements for health, life-safety, green building standards, energy efficiency, emergency/hazard resiliency, and other environmental factors. The recruitment closes on Oct. 23 at 11:59 p.m.
